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My Times Are in Your Hands: Trusting God in Every Season

Edward Jackson Jr

Friendship Baptist Church • Dec 2, 2025 • 77 min

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Summary

In this message from Psalm 31, Pastor Edward Jackson Jr. teaches that life is filled with changing seasons and emotional highs and lows that affect even the strongest believers. True peace comes when we remember that our times are held securely in God's hands, making Him far greater than any opposition, gossip, or hardship we face. As we remain in God's presence and patiently wait on Him, He shields us, displays His abundant goodness, and strengthens our hearts to overcome every trial.

Themes

God's SovereigntySeasons of LifeFaithfulness in TrialsEmotional WholenessGod's ProtectionTrusting God

Pastor's Points

1.

Life is about seasons.

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Even the strongest of soldiers experience emotional roller coasters.

Key Points

1.
Life consists of changing seasons, and believers must prepare mentally for life's inevitable cold, dark, and difficult phases.
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Even faithful believers experience emotional highs and lows, and feeling distressed or exhausted does not diminish one's faith in God.
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Trouble affects believers holistically—emotionally, physically, spiritually, and socially—making divine mercy essential.
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True progress begins with personal accountability and accepting reality when hardship stems from one's own mistakes.
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Believers maintain confidence in trial by remembering that God is far greater than any opposition or trouble.
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It is permissible to talk about personal suffering, but believers must not let problem talk supersede their talk of God's goodness.
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Real peace comes from knowing that every season of life and every enemy is held securely in God's sovereign hands.
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God shields His children from hidden plots and negative voices when they abide faithfully in His presence.

Sermon Moments

“Life is about seasons. It's not always going to be sunshine or summertime where the flowers are blooming.”

“Even the strongest of soldiers experience emotional roller coasters—human beings were created with feelings and emotions.”

“You can talk about your troubles, but don't let that talk supersede your talk about how great your God is.”

“My times are in Your hands. God can hold you with His right hand and work things out with His left hand at the same time.”

“Your enemy can't do anything without God's permission, and if God allows it, He knows it won't destroy you.”

“When I'm in the presence of God, He plugs my ears so the only thing I hear is what He has to say to me.”

“God stores up goodness for those who fear Him, and He will display His favor publicly before those who scoffed.”

“Even when we get frustrated and speak foolishly in our emotions, God remains faithful to answer when we cry out for mercy.”

This Week

Set aside time daily to enter God's presence, allowing His word to replace negative thoughts and gossip with His truth.

Acknowledge and embrace changing seasons without feeling guilty or discouraged when facing cold, dark times.

Be honest with God in prayer about emotional fatigue, sorrow, and distress rather than pretending everything is fine.

Refocus conversations from complaining about problems to declaring God's power and past faithfulness.

Surrender the desire to control life's timeline, trusting that God holds your times securely in His hands.

Practice self-examination and accept responsibility when distress or difficulty stems from personal choices.

Choose to praise God during difficult times as an act of faith, relying on His promises rather than fleeting feelings.

Remember This

Every season of your life is securely held in God's hands, so take courage and remain anchored in His presence.

A Challenge for You

Be courageous, don't throw in the towel, keep on waiting, and the Lord will strengthen your heart as you trust in Him.

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